2005 Lotus Elise vs. 1969 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 2005 Lotus Elise is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Gloria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Gloria would be higher. At 1,987 cc, 1969 Nissan Gloria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Gloria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan Gloria weights approximately 445 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Lotus Elise (186 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Gloria. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Gloria.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Elise | 1969 Nissan Gloria | |
| Make | Lotus | Nissan |
| Model | Elise | Gloria |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1987 cc |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2700 mm |
